Make A Vintage Belt

Not only do I love buying and selling vintage things, but, I also love upcycling and making new things too.
With finances tight at present - if you're wanting to update your wardrobe, try a 'new' vintage tie belt, it looks lovely, is totally unique and and is recycled too.
This project is really easy and you need only the most basic of sewing skills - so I thought I'd share it with you...

1. You'll need an old or vintage men's tie and a small old or vintage buckle - this needs to be one that does not have a prong.
2. Loop the thin end of the tie round the central bar of the buckle and secure with a pin, making sure that the front of the buckle is showing on the front of the tie / belt.
3. Secure the thin end of the tie to the back with a few small, neat stitches and hey-presto you've got a 'new' vintage belt.
4. If you want a fuller looking belt, you could try using a long narrow vintage scarf or cravat....

 Good Luck & Enjoy
Sarah x.

Longer Days and More Sunshine......We Hope.

The clocks have gone forward and we are all feeling the benefit of longer days and more sunshine. As ever we have been promised a BBQ summer, but this year I have faith in the weather man and have already broken out the Flip Flops! Things have been busy here and we are all very excited about a bundle of Antique and Vintage Cameras new to our Housewares Department, some snazzy Lucite Bangles in every colour under the sun and some pretty Antique Belt Buckles, guaranteed to add a touch of class to any outfit this Spring.

Steptoes Dog



Nudes and pastel shades are all the rage at the moment and don’t show any signs of budging from our High Street this season. The good thing about this trend is that anyone can make it work just by customising your accessorise, and our Lucite Bangles are just the ticket!

Ninety Nine Gifts



The very talented Claire Murphy designs and makes beutiful jewellery from fabric waste and vintage and antique buttons. Each piece is unique and handmade here in the UK by Claire, so they are very eco-friendly and ethical so make a statement with a chunky button necklace.